Is M.C. Hammer part owner in the Oakland A's?

Question

I heard that somewhere, or read it.Does anyone know?

Answer 1

No he is not. His affilliation was a bat boy in the 70's.

[edit] "Executive VP" for the A's
From 1972 to 1980, Burrell served as a batboy with the Oakland Athletics under colorful team owner Charlie Finley, who lived in the Midwest and for whom Burrell was his "eyes and ears."[1] Reggie Jackson, in describing Burrell's role for Finley, took credit for the "Hammer" nickname:

Hell, our chief executive, the guy that ran our team, uh, that communicated [with] Charlie Finley, the top man there, was a 13-year old kid. I nicknamed him "Hammer," because he looked like Hank Aaron.[1]
Ron Bergman, at the time an Oakland Tribune writer who covered the A's, recalled that:

He was an informant in the clubhouse, an informant for Charlie, and he got the nickname "Pipeline."[1]
According to Hammer:

Charlie said, "I'm getting you a new hat. I don't want you to have a hat that says "A's" on it. I'm getting you a hat that says 'Ex VP,' that says 'Executive Vice President.' You're running the joint around here." . . . Every time I come down to the clubhouse, you know, Rollie would yell out "Oh, everybody be quiet! Here comes Pipeline!"[1]
Burrell wanted to be a professional baseball player, but he did not catch on in any professional organization. He instead joined the Navy, where he served with Patron Forty Seven (VP-47) of Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, as a Petty Officer Third Class Aviation Store Keeper (AK-3) until his honorable discharge [citation needed]. Upon his return he began performing music in clubs and started his own record label, Bust It[citation needed].

Answer 2

Stanley Burrell (aka MC Hammer) is not a part owner of the Oakland A's.

In the 70's as a teen he used to dance and entertain for pocket money outside of A's games. Then owner Charlie Finley noticed him one day and invited him to be a batboy.

From there a relationship formed and Stanley Burrell became the eyes and ears for Finley when he was out of town on business. Finley would actually call in to Stanley and give direction through him to the manager for the way he wanted the team coached.

Stanley was given the name "Hammer" by the team because they thought he resembled "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron.

MC Hammer is currently in the ministry in California.

Answer 3

If he was an owner, he wouldn't be broke.

Answer 4

No he is not, but he was a bat boy for them.

Answer 5

No, he was just a batboy!!!